We chose to stay here our second time to Bangkok, it was a short 36 hour stay and I only wish it was longer. We loved the neighborhood and location, it was very safe, clean, walkable to tons of amazing street food, cafes and restaurants. You have to wander a few blocks in each direction to find them, exploring this neighborhood was our highlight. We loved the food and amazing cappuccinos at "tazzina" which was only a block and a half away. There are two BTS lines within short walking distance.
We stayed in apartment 502. The value was great, the bed was very firm just like all the Thai beds we have experienced. Our view out of the apartment was of a parking garage, but we were only there to sleep or connect to the internet, so that was not a problem. The room was clean, the internet was fast and reliable, the air conditioner was good and not too noisy, the fridge is very large and the blackout curtains kept the outside light away. The downstairs has couches and a large outdoor dining table to enjoy, we saw many people sit down to eat take away food at this table and meet other travelers.
Again the highlights were the price (and value), the location and the convenience to the BTS lines.
Our Bangkok highlights along with the temples and place: Asiatique, a walking, photo and boat tour with Petz (4 hour experience booked on Airbnb). We recommend this very early in your Bangkok stay so you get some ideas from a very knowledgeable and friendly local who is not trying to sell you anything.
Day trip or half day trip from earlier in the month:
floating markets - we went to Damnoen Saduak market (65 miles outside Bangkok, which was 90 minutes in a taxi due to traffic, we negotiated before leaving bangkok paid our driver 2,000 baht round trip) the market did cater to tourists but I felt also had some authentic vibe left. The actual market boat ride was 3,000 baht for 2 hours and there was no negotiation for that, there were enough tourists wanting to go that they didn't need our business. We also needed money for food, drinks and souvenirs. All of which had to be paid in cash. It was an expensive day but something I have wanted to do for 10 years so it was worth it to us.
If you like ruins go on a Day Trip to Ayutthaya, visit the Ayutthaya HIstorical Park, where you will visit the remains of the ancient Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet . Continue to Wat Phra Mahathat, famous for having a Buddha head engulfed by the root of a Banyan Tree and see the ruins of this once a major temple of Ayutthaya.